Irving and 8th Avenue / 9th Avenue and Irving stations
| Company type | Public transit stops |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | Sunset District, San Francisco |
| Products | Light rail transit service (N Judah line) |
Irving and 8th Avenue / 9th Avenue and Irving stations serve as unidirectional light rail stops on the Muni Metro N Judah route, situated within San Francisco's Sunset District. The eastbound platform is located at the intersection of Irving Street and 8th Avenue, whereas westbound trains halt at 9th Avenue and Irving Street. Both stops incorporate transit bulbs that extend the sidewalk to the train, functioning similarly to side platforms to ease passenger boarding. These stations lack accessible features for individuals with disabilities.
These stops offer convenient entry points to Golden Gate Park, including prominent attractions such as the nearby De Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences, both approximately half a mile from the stations.
Service at this station pair includes bus route , along with routes and during periods when rail service is unavailable.
Stop changes
Prior to 2019, eastbound trains made stops on 9th Avenue at Irving, with westbound trains stopping on Irving at 9th Avenue. This configuration resulted in delays caused by waiting at traffic signals and restricted the effectiveness of transit signal priority.
In March 2014, Muni's Transit Effectiveness Project (later renamed MuniForward) recommended relocating stops to the far side of intersections, accompanied by new transit bulbs designed for direct boarding from sidewalks. Consequently, the eastbound bulb was shifted adjacent to 8th Avenue, while the westbound bulb was moved northward relative to its original position. These adjustments allowed trains to pass through intersections before stopping.
Two related initiatives—installation of accessible platforms at Judah and 28th Avenue station and enhancements along Irving Street between 9th Avenue and Arguello—were prioritized in conjunction with rail replacement and seismic improvements of the Sunset Tunnel. Construction of the Inner Sunset Streetscape Project commenced during weekend service suspensions in September 2017, incorporating these new bulbouts. The renovated platforms officially began operation on September 14, 2019.